Nauka 2KS No. 1L
Re-entered 12 Oct 1968Nauka 2KS No. 1L (NORAD 3452, COSPAR 1968-080C) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1968, launched on 23 Sep 1968 on the Zenit-2M mission. It was operated by TSKBE3 as part of the Nauka 2KS programme. The spacecraft was built by TSKBE3 on the Nauka bus, with a mass of 630 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to Nauka 2KS No. 1L?
Nauka 2KS No. 1L re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 12 Oct 1968, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1968. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Nauka 2KS No. 1L re-enter the atmosphere?
Nauka 2KS No. 1L re-entered on 12 Oct 1968, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Nauka 2KS No. 1L?
Nauka 2KS No. 1L was operated by TSKBE3 and built by TSKBE3 (SU).